Mars Hill University

Mars Hill University is the oldest educational institution still on its original site in Western North Carolina. Mars Hill University, an academic community rooted in the Christian faith, challenges and equips students to pursue intellectual, spiritual and personal growth through an education that is grounded in a rigorous study of the liberal arts, connected with the world of work; and committed to character development, service and responsible citizenship in the community, region, and the world.

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The University offers 5 degrees (B.A., B.S., B.M., B.F.A., and B.S.W.), 30 majors (with 61 concentrations), and 33 minors. MHU's student-to-teacher ratio is 16. Average class size for first-year courses is approximately 22 students, while the average for major curriculum courses is approximately 15. MHU competes in 18 at the NCAA Division II level (see below for details). The university also has 43 clubs and organizations.

MHU also offers a Masters of Elementary Education

Mars Hill University acknowledges the inter-relatedness of its academic program and its extracurricular activities and affirms the belief that learning takes place in all experiences of daily living, not just in the classroom. The Student Life program encompasses housing, student government, student activities, counseling, health care, orientation, student organizations, and campus police.

Mars Hill University is located in one of the most beautiful and healthful regions of the Eastern United States, the mountains of Western North Carolina. Located in a small town surrounded by mountains, rivers, woods, and all the outdoor activities they offer, the college's environment offers ample opportunity for study and reflection.

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